LOVE INSTANT FILM

Saturday, 19 July 2014

Antonio Lopez thrilled both the fashion and art worlds with his mesmerising illustrations during the 1970s and 80s. Gracing the pages of such publications Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Elle and Interview. But a lesser known part of his work is the hundreds of candid Polaroids he took with the help of a Kodak Instamatic. The cast of characters and unusual muses that passed through his studio day and night were all captured, chronicled and catalogued. The book Instamatics shares those images in never before published Polaroids and like his friend Andy Warhol, had an eye for potential talent. Jerry Hall, Jessica Lange, Grace Jones and Divine to name a few, that have graced Antonio's humour filled and at times, erotic snapshots. Instamatics by Antonio Lopez is published by Twin Palms Publishers (November 30, 2011) and is available from Amazon.

Thursday, 5 June 2014

Rikki Kasso is a Tokyo based photographer, videographer and painter. No biography at hand, but loving his mixed media Polaroid project. Using a bizarre combination of soy milk and vegetable ink on Polaroid film, to create these striking Araki-esque images! Check out his other work here.

Monday, 26 May 2014

'Roid Week has come and gone already, too quickly! It's like an extra Christmas for us instant film addicts! But a second one is planned for October this year! Again, there was so many inspiring images, so thanks to everyone for sharing their beautiful magic! And further thanks to all the kind comments and favourites for my own contributions this year! It has been great to be more creative on my own Polaroids, a great experience with some learning curves (how nerve wrecking was the first emulsion lift!!). Below is a very small selection of some of the amazing images that caught my eye. See you all in October!